Trucker show picks up speed in Amherst

This 1956, Model-B Mack Thermodyne truck was a very popular attraction at the show and shine.

Bridgewater's Rick Joudrey drives through the MADD Kart Challenge course while wearing glasses that mimic intoxication, while Const. Tom Wood of the Amherst Police Department keeps track of his mistakes.

Bill Dowe tried to walk a straight line while wearing glasses that mimic intoxication.

Truro's Doug Cochrane also took a drive through the MADD Kart Challenge course.

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AMHERST, N.S. – Each year, more and more truckers drop into Amherst for a day of fun in the sun at the Bordertown Working Truck Show and Shine.

“A lot of truckers like showing off their trucks, and we provide them with a venue to do so,” said Bill Dowe, who, along with Mike Ouellet, organized the 3rd annual event. “We’ve got 53 registered trucks. That’s up from last year’s 36.”

Brothers Wade and Will Coffin drove their trucks to Amherst from Jonesport, Maine, a coastal community east of Bangor.

“Wade came last year and told me I was coming up this year, so I scheduled to come here. It’s a good bunch of fellows,” said Will.